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Helen Wilcox Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 533-4842
- Address
- 5727 Autrey Lane
- Licensed since
Butte County context
185*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
7.0*CCLD
Avg visits
2.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2023
- 101226(e)(4)(B)Type B
Based on observation, record reviews and statements from the site supervisor; the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one medications observed for C1 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule … or other actions of a punitive nature .... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: a teacher striking a child without injury, as based on self-report and interviews. Which poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-03-06.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Helen Wilcox Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Helen Wilcox Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1981.
How many citations does Helen Wilcox Preschool have?
Helen Wilcox Preschool has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Helen Wilcox Preschool last inspected?
Helen Wilcox Preschool was last inspected on March 6, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Helen Wilcox Preschool?
Helen Wilcox Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 60 children. It is located in Oroville, Butte County, California.
How does Helen Wilcox Preschool compare to other daycares in Butte County?
Helen Wilcox Preschool has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.4 citations per facility. There are 185 licensed childcare facilities in Butte County.
Does Helen Wilcox Preschool have any serious violations?
Helen Wilcox Preschool has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
What ages does Helen Wilcox Preschool serve?
Helen Wilcox Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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